Astana (TDI): Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Freedom Telecom Holding Ltd. to construct a fiber-optic highway and data centers for the transit and storage of international internet traffic.
The West-East national highway will considerably expand data transmission capacity and position Kazakhstan as a key hub for global internet traffic transit, according to the ministry.
The project aims to increase connection speeds, improve data transfer efficiency, and establish an alternative route for internet traffic between Europe and East Asia.
The hyper-highway will be completed in 2026. It is likely to attract major international clients, including IT companies, telecommunications firms, and financial institutions seeking fast and secure data transit.
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Kazakhstan views the hyper-highway and data center initiative as a strategic measure toward strengthening its digital infrastructure.
The project will boost the country’s role in international internet traffic transit while establishing a robust and secure data storage network.
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The plan will be financed through private investment.
Freedom Telecom, a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (Kazakhstan), presently provides broadband internet access and open Wi-Fi in major cities across the country.
